Coming to America at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hilarious and sweet, Coming to America is Eddie Murphy’s funniest film. African prince Akeem is on a journey across the world to find a queen and heads to Queens, New York! Akeem wants to live like the common people of queens do, but his faithful servant prefers the luxuries of palace life. Will they find a woman who wants Akeem for love not his wealth? Disguised as a janitor he’;ll have to work...

The Taste Join in the Los Angeles Times‘ The Taste, its annual festival celebrating the flavors of the world. Hosted by The Times’ Food staff and acclaimed L.A. chefs and bartenders, The Taste will transform Paramount Pictures Studios into the ultimate epicurean pop-up and block party. Admission to each of the five events includes unlimited tastings from the city’s best kitchens and a variety of wine, beer and seasonal cocktails. Opening Night (Friday, 7:30-10:30 pm) features a collection of tastings, cocktail and wine offerings,...

Sketching with Color Join artist Virginia Hein for a series that focuses on exploring color to sketch the summer landscapes of Descanso. Bring a spirit of play and experimentation while learning to work confidently with color. $90/members, $120/nonmembers; Saturday (also September 2nd, 9th, and 16th), 9 am-noon; 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, 91011; 818.949.7980 Ghost World at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Quirky high school graduates Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) answer a personal ad as a joke, but when Seymour (Steve...

Echo Park Rising Echo Park will be overflowing with this four-day festival of music, food, and art! Expect a slew of great bands and I bet you will discover some new ones too. $20+; Through Sunday, 1 pm; 1822 W. Sunset Blvd, The Echoplex is located below The Echo, enter through the alley at 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA Some Like it Hot at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Two musicians (Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) go on the run from Chicago...